The Seagull

THE GIST: Irina, an aging actress, routinely visits her brother in the summer with her son Konstantin, who's infatuated with Nina, a neighbor of his uncle's. This year, Irina brings with her Boris, a successful novelist, and Nina feels immediately drawn to him and his fame, in spite of the considerable age difference.

I really wanted to like The Seagull more, especially considering the talent of the assembled cast, but it tends towards the tedious more often than not.

Annette Bening, Corey Stoll, Billy Howle, Brian Dennehy, Elisabeth Moss, Mare Winningham, and Saoirse Ronan are all absolutely fantastic.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Put this on when you're well rested and if you're a fan of period pieces with great acting. Otherwise you might be disappointed.

Grade: 5